North America
IOC conclude Vancouver visit
The IOC Coordination Commission for the 2010 Winter Games have completed their first official visit to Vancouver, since the Canadian city won the right to host the event.
Gay Games sign broadcast deal
Organisers of the 2006 Gay Games in Montreal have signed a major local broadcasting deal.
Rumours prior to CART meet
CART's board of directors meet in New York later today with a number of rumours circulating the industry over what may be discussed today.
IOC pay first visit to Vancouver
Vancouver, the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, is to receive its first visit by an International Olympic Committee inspection team today.
Cowboys bank on five-star deal
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with the Bank of America.
Expos to stay in Montreal for 2004?
Major League Baseball's much sought after Expos franchise is likely to remain in Montreal for at least another season.
YES sues Time Warner Cable
The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) Network is bringing legal proceedings against Time Warner Cable after the pay-TV operator offered subscribers the option of dropping the New York Yankees channel.
AMDM lift weightlifting deal
Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.
Bruce Radiates success
Sports marketing executive Keith Bruce has been named executive vice president for global sports with The Radiate Group.
Redskins top NFL rich list
The Washington Redskins have again been rated as the most valuable NFL team franchise in the annual list compiled by Forbes.
ESPN set for brand push
ESPN is set for a major brand push after reports that it intends to produce a range of branded consumer products.
Blue Jays mark out new season
Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays will next week unveil its new branding for the 2004 season.
Octagon sprints to sign Kelli
Octagon has added 100m women’s world champion Kelli White to its athletics roster.
Wachovia signs second NFL deal
Financial services firm Wachovia Corporation has signed its second NFL team sponsorship deal this week after renewing its contract with the Miami Dolphins.
Wachovia signs up with NY Giants
Wachovia Corporation has signed a sponsorship deal to become the exclusive financial services partner of NFL team the New York Giants.
US Open security increased
Security at the US Open tennis has been increased - with radiation detecting equipment added to the list of devices aimed at ensuring the event does not become a terrorist target.
Oregon gets MLB stadium go-ahead
Major League Baseball franchise the Expos could soon be moving to Oregon after the US Senate passed a bill clearing the way for a new stadium to be built in the state.
Bernie stubs out Canadian hopes
Scrap the tobacco ban and get your race back - that was the stark message from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone after a last-gasp bid by Canadian Grand Prix promoters to cling on to its place in the racing calendar.